CBD Melbourne, Australia
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
RydgesModernist theatre overture
The Brutalist tower across from the stage doors runs on pre-show buzz and earthy Australian design.
What it’s good at
Notable
Janet Graham Interiors curated custom works by Melbourne artists throughout the Brutalist tower.
Listed
A heated twenty-third-floor rooftop swimming pool sits above an open-air fitness terrace.
Listed
Bossley bar and its heated second-floor terrace overlook Exhibition Street theatre crowds.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Her Majesty's Theatre sits right across the road, with Chinatown laneways just around the corner.
The rooms
Eucalyptus tones and rounded timber frame custom DreamBeds and walk-in rainfall showers.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated year-round to 28 degrees, the outdoor pool sits 23 floors up under fringed umbrellas and festoon lights.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness studio has cardio gear and free weights, opening directly onto an open-air workout terrace.
Bossley Bar & Restaurant
A curved cane bar anchors the dining room, serving regional Victorian produce and express pre-theatre grill dishes.
At the table
Under heaters on Level 2, an outdoor terrace bar looks directly across to the historic theatre facade.
How it began
The 1972 modernist landmark underwent an 18-month overhaul before reopening as the brand's flagship.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.